Milk Thistle

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Milk thistle is found in some regions of Europe and the U.S. Extracts of milk thistle are made from the fruit of the plant.

Preparations of milk thistle can be used to:

• treat indigestion (dyspepsia)
• support treatment for chronic inflammatory liver disease, cirrhosis of the liver, and liver damage from substances that are poisonous to the liver

Dose
Milk thistle is available in a variety of product types.

• The recommended daily dose of milk thistle is the equivalent of 200 to 400 milligrams of silymarin.
• No time limit for using milk thistle has been specified.

Cautions
Situations in which use of milk thistle is not advised: None.

Side Effects
Milk thistle may act as a laxative.

Drug Interactions
There are no known interactions of milk thistle with any drugs.